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Education Schools in Colorado

In 2020-2021, 4,041 students earned their Education degrees in CO.

As a degree choice, Education is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Education Majors in Colorado

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,852
Bachelor’s Degree 841
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 616
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 616
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 616
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 319
Post-Master’s Certificate 319
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 188
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 188
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 154
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 154
Associate Degree 71

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
  • White: 66.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Colorado

There are 162,210 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $65,020, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Colorado that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

732 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,460 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. A typical student attending University of Northern Colorado will pay a net price of $15,570. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

357 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
24,723 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,470. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

293 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
6,310 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Regis U. This private school has an average net price of $24,961. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

290 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,380 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. A typical student attending UCCS will pay a net price of $15,648. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,490 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

A typical student attending MSU Denver will pay a net price of $14,313. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,336 after earning their degree at this institution.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
37,437 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,393 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

136 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,578 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. A typical student attending Colorado State University - Global Campus will pay a net price of $14,954. In their early career, Colorado State University - Global Campus grads earn an average salary of $63,331.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,839 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,051. The full-time teacher rate is 17%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Education Careers in CO

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 54% $59,540
Multimedia Collections Specialists 50% $0
Health Specialties Professors 36% $116,840
Preschool Teachers 33% $30,440
Preschool Education Administrators 33% $47,190
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 33% $59,720
Mathematical Science Professors 32% $60,730
Biological Science Professors 32% $70,770
Psychology Professors 31% $60,510
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 31% $37,290
Physics Postsecondary Professors 31% $85,980
Chemistry Professors 30% $76,180
Social Sciences Professors 29% $0
Sociology Professors 29% $62,890
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 29% $91,940
Geography Professors 27% $75,520
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 26% $55,400
English Language and Literature Professors 26% $53,120
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 25% $59,530
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 24% $43,140
Economics Professors 24% $97,920
Business Professors 24% $71,420
Education Professors 24% $61,260
History Professors 24% $62,080
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 24% $67,340
Postsecondary Education Administrators 23% $93,400
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 23% $49,660
Political Science Professors 23% $76,480
Computer Science Professors 22% $73,310
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 22% $48,260
Vocational Education Professors 22% $53,060
Teacher Assistants 22% $28,550
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 22% $90,110
Special Education Preschool Teachers 22% $53,620
Kindergarten Teachers 21% $47,750
Coaches and Scouts 21% $28,080
Instructional Coordinators 21% $66,650
Special Education Professors 20% $52,700
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 20% $51,200
Middle School Teachers 20% $50,130
High School Teachers 20% $51,780
Elementary School Teachers 20% $50,330
Environmental Science Professors 20% $63,050
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 20% $91,390
Agricultural Sciences Professors 20% $78,000
Middle School Special Education Teachers 20% $50,970
Technical Education Teachers 18% $55,940
Technical Education High School Teachers 14% $54,310
Special Education Teachers 14% $51,050
Librarians 13% $60,370
Social Scientists 8% $76,310
Education Administrators 8% $96,710

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Social Sciences 3,516
Psychology 3,422
Communication & Journalism 2,105
History 546
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 503
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 168
Library Science 92

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